KUARI NORTH KUARI PASS NORTH FACE TREK OCT 02 - OCT 08, 2019 aquaterra.in KUARI PASS NORTH: INTRODUCTION Starting the trek from Auli, turns Kuari Pass into an easy - moderate trek that provides sweeping views from the gorges of Trishul in the East to the peaks of Kedarnath in the West. It offers unparalleled view of the Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Kamet, Gauri Parbat, Hathi Parbat, Nanda Devi, Dunagiri and a myriad of other 6000m and 7000m peaks. A great beginner trek that offers views and meadows to turn anyone into a happy mountain soul. aquaterra.in KUARI PASS NORTH: FACT SHEET • DATE OF TREK: OCT 02 - OCT 08,2019 • DURATION OF TREK: 07 DAYS • REPORTING POINT: NDLS RLY STATION/DED AIRPORT • GRADE OF TREK: MODERATE • HEIGHT: 3815 M ACCOMMODATION DAY ACCOMMODATION MEAL PLAN DAY 1 HOTEL, PIPALKOTI ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 2-5 TREKKING CAMP ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 6 HOTEL, PIPALKOTI ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 7 HOTEL, PIPALKOTI & DRIVE BACK ALL INCLUSIVE ITINERARY CHART START END DAY DIST. TIME ALT. POINT POINT HARIDWAR RLY DRIVE DAY 1 STATION/DED PIPAL KOTI 239 7HRS 1560M AIRPORT KM DRIVE 48KM DAY 2 PIPAL KOTI GORSON 6HRS 3200M TREK 4KM DAY 3 GORSON TALI 6KM 5HRS 3310M DAY 4 TALI KHULARA 7KM 6HRS 3395M KHULARA DAY 5 KHULARA 8KM (PASS DAY) aquaterra.in TREK TREK 7KM 5HRS DAY 6 KHULARA PIPALKOTI 1560M DRIVE DRIVE 47KM 3HRS HARIDWAR RLY DRIVE TRIP DAY 7 PIPALKOTI 8HRS STATION 239 KM ENDS! TOTAL COST: INR 39,300 + 5% TAX aquaterra.in KUARI PASS NORTH: DETAILED ITINERARY DAY ONE: HARIDWAR-PIPAL KOTI (1560 M) Board the morning Shatabdi train from NDLS to arrive at Haridwar by 11:30. Alternatively you can fly in to the Jolly Grant Airport by 12 noon. Board waiting vehicles to be driven to Pipalkoti (7hrs). The drive takes one into the rugged countryside of the Garhwal along the Alaknanda River. Drive past a few holy confluences, and break for the night at a basic transit hotel in Pipalkoti. DAY TWO: PIPALKOTI-GORSON (3200 M) Post breakfast drive 48kms to Auli, one gets to see a distinct profile of Nanda Devi at the head of the sanctuary. The walk takes you through old forests of oak and rhododendron to reach the picturesque meadows of Gorson. We camp at Gorson and go for an afternoon walk to explore the vast meadows. aquaterra.in KUARI PASS NORTH FACE: ITINERARY DAY THREE: GORSON -TALI (3310 M) Have a relaxed start. Post breakfast carry on towards Tali. The trail climbs diagonally up on the Gorson Bugyal and then traverses down to the forest. We camp a little ahead of a small water body at Tali. DAY FOUR: TALI-KHULARA (3395 M) Today the trail ascends the ridge above Tali. Just below the high point on the ridge, the trail leads through a large meadow affording spectacular views of the Himalayas. North of Joshimath is the Chaukhamba range, Nilkanth (6596m) and Narayan Parbat (5965m), while Mana peak (7272m), Kamet (7756m) and Abi Gamin (7355m) extend to the Tibetan border. In the middle foreground, arethe Bhyundar valley and Hem Kund, also view Nilgiri Parbat (6474m), Rataban (6166m), Ghori Parbat (6708m) and Hathi Parbat (6727m). Dunagairi (7066m) dominates the peaks to the north of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. aquaterra.in KUARI PASS NORTH FACE: ITINERARY DAY FIVE: KHULARA-KUARI PASS-KHULARA (3395M) Have an easy start. After breakfast, walk the moderate terrain we covered the previous day to come onto a diversion that takes us onward to Kuari Pass. Spend some time at the pass, the more enthusiastic ones have the option of walking up 2 hrs towards the summit of Pangarchulla to glimpse the beautiful sunrise on the snow- capped peaks. We return to camp for hot lunch. DAY SIX: KHULARA-TAPOVAN-PIPALKOTI (1560 M) The last day of the trip is a descent all the way down to Tapovan. It’s about a 3-hour drive from here to the comforts of the hotel in Pipalkoti. aquaterra.in KUARI PASS NORTH FACE: ITINERARY DAY SEVEN: PIPAL KOTI-HARIDWAR After an early morning breakfast set out for the long 7 hr drive to reach Haridwar/Airport in the evening. Reach Delhi by the night. Trip ends ! TOTAL COST: INR 39,300 + 5% TAX aquaterra.in KUARI PASS NORTH: COST BREAKDOWN COST INCLUDES ALL TRAVEL FROM DELHI AND BACK TO DELHI BY ROAD/ RAIL(BY NON-AC/2 OR 3 TIER AC COACH) ALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR STAYING AND CAMPING WHILE ON TRIP ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARING BASIS IN TENTS/ HOTEL ALL MEALS AS DETAILED IN ITINERARY & SAFE DRINKING WATER ALL TREKKING ARRANGEMENTS WITH INDIA’S MOST EXPERIENCED GUIDING TEAM, CAMP STAFF AND COOKS PORTRAGE UPTO 15KG/PERSON ALL COMMON CAMPING AND TREKKING EQUIPMENT PEAK FEE/SANCTUARY FEE/ROYALTY/PERMITS WHERE APPLICABLE COST EXCLUDES SLEEPING BAG ANY TRANSFERS OUTSIDE OF LEH BOTTLED WATER ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE (LAUNDRY/PHONE CALLS/ALCOHOL/CIGARETTES/CAMERA FEE/ETC.) ANY EXPENSE INCURRED DUE TO FORCE MAJEURE SUCH AS LANDSLIDE, BAD WEATHER OR REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL TIPS & GRATUITIES (WE RECOMMEND 5-10% OF YOUR TRIP COST- TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE TREAM)- PERSONAL CHOICE TRAVEL & CANCELLATION INSURANCE PLEASE NOTE FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COST SINGLE SUPPLEMENT – RS 6500 + 5% TAX, FORCED SINGLE SUPPLEMENT IN CASE THERE IS NO ONE TO SHARE YOUR TENT WITH – RS 3000 + 5% TAX aquaterra.in KUARI PASS NORTH FACE: THE NEXT STEPS Have any questions? Email us Ready to go? Book your place by filling in this form. Make your payment here. Once you fill in your form, we'll get in touch with you with all the necessary details. PLEASE NOTE: Filling in the booking form does not guarantee a spot on any trek. You will receive a separate confirmation email once the booking form is submitted. We look forward to hosting you on your next Adventure! aquaterra.in .